X-Linked Inheritance. X-Linked Inheritance. Traits that are determined by alleles carried on the X chromosome are referred to as X-linked. X-linked alleles require a specific notation: X c or X + where the â+â represents the dominant allele and the lowercase letter the recessive allele.
Swiss Cheese Plant. 1  The Swiss cheese plant displays the most interesting looking leaves and needs a grower to be prepared to provide some extra space within a home (it grows fairly tall when it matures). 2  This climbing shrub is an ideal plant for a conservatory or large rooms, including a hotel or restaurant foyer.
Swiss chard is a neat plant that grows well among other vegetables, as shown in this raised planter at Juniper Front Community Garden in San Diego. Colorful stems and bright green leaves make Swiss chard the single most glamorous garden green as well as a nutritious vegetable. Because it does not ship well, you are not likely to find it at the grocery store. Growing Swiss chard yourself is he only way to have beautiful leaves like these.